Parent & Family Resources

Mission Statement

The Office of Parents and Families facilitates communication between the university and parents in support of student success, and fosters appropriate roles for parental involvement.

Services

We recognize that informed, involved parents contribute to student success. Whether you have a question about a specific department, student support services, deadlines, or want to know more about what UNM has to offer, the Office of Parents and Families is at your service. Please feel free to call the office to seek guidance in the following areas for your student:

Absence Notifications

Military Withdrawals

Short Term Emergency Loans

Student Death Notifications

Student Handbook & Related Student Policies

Student & Parent Advocacy

Tuition Refund Appeals

Know when to step in and when to empower your student :

Understand the role parents play as mentors to students

Know and understand limitations to access student records, as delineated by federal requirements outlined in FERPA and HIPAA (confidentiality of personal health information)

Promote self-advocacy by allowing the student to make decisions independently

Parent Association

Stay involved in your student's higher education. The UNM Parent Association is here for you and your Lobos. Whether it's raising money for student scholarships or helping students move into the dorms, the Parent Association is committed to helping student succeed. Find out more here!Learn More